Dental Staff

Dentist in Holland, MI

 

All the professionals at our office maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay up to date with the latest trends in dentistry.

 

Dr. Van Appledorn

Dr. Van Appledorn is a graduate of Hope College and The University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He loves private practice dentistry and thoroughly enjoys working with his staff and interns serving his patients. Currently, he also is associated with the Holland Free Health Clinic in a volunteer dentist capacity.  Dr. Van Appledorn has served on several local organization boards and committees and helped organize the local Holland Audubon Society.

          In his free time he enjoys many outdoor sports (yes, even in the winter), camping, exploring and nature photography, but also finds time for a good concert. HIs family is spread across the country providing his wife and him base camps for adventures and travel. 

 

 

Amy
OM, Dental Assistant

Amy has been employed with Dr. Van Appledorn since…. well, since he opened his practice. She enjoys the dental field and is grateful to work in a friendly professional atmosphere, establishing great relationships with co-workers and patients.

Amy was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and still commutes so she can support her many nieces and nephews in their academic and sporting endeavors. She loves her free-time taking care of her furry four legged family, and is always ready for sunshine and travel.

 

 

Bonnie
Front Desk

Bonnie has worked with Dr. Van Appledorn since 1993. She and her husband, Craig, have lived in Holland since 1989. They have four children. In her free time Bonnie enjoys going to Hope College sporting events with her husband, knitting (especially socks!), and gardening. Bonnie is also involved with volunteering in jail ministry. 

 

 

 

Charmin
Dental Assistant

Charmin has worked in the Dental Field since 1993. She has been with Dr. Van Appledorn since 1998. She lives in the Holland area with her husband Kirk. She enjoys traveling and warm sunny weather. 

 

 

 

 

Jodi
Front Desk

Jodi is a life-long resident of Holland. She and her husband, Gary, have four grown children.  She loves traveling and visiting National Parks, biking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She has been a Kids Hope Mentor for several years.  Jodi works at the front desk and is the one to call with insurance questions.

 

 

 

 

Carlya
Registered Dental Hygienist

Carlya graduated from Grand Rapids Community College in 2017 with a degree in Dental Hygiene.  She lives in Zeeland and enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and 2 step sons. In the summer, she enjoys going camping at Silver Lake and off roading in the sand dunes.  

 

 

 

Carol
Registered Dental Hygienist

Carol, a lifetime local resident, has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1984. She and her husband have 2 grown children and enjoy car shows and events, traveling, biking, walking through nature and spending time with friends. She also enjoys healthy cooking and baking, reading and miniatures.